"Hyun Joon-kwon Criticizes Won Jong-geon 'Me Too' Controversy: 'Hypocrisy, Isn't It a Core Value of the Democratic Party?'"

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Won Jong-geon, the second recruited talent of the Democratic Party of Korea who has been accused in the Me Too controversy, is making a statement at the National Assembly Press Hall in Yeouido, Seoul on the 28th. Photo by Yonhap News.

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Won Jong-geon (27), who voluntarily resigned on the 28th amid the 'Me Too' controversy, calling him "a talent that aligns with the identity of the Democratic Party."

On the same day, Jin posted on his Facebook, "Shouting feminism with their mouths while practicing misogyny and date rape with their bodies. Isn't this hypocrisy precisely the core value of the Democratic Party that the party, government, and Blue House supporters have risked their lives to protect over the past few months?" he criticized.

He continued, "'Honestly, who among you has never been hypocritical?' 'Is there anyone in the world who is clean without a grain of hypocrisy?' Isn't this the philosophy of the Democratic Party?" he said, sarcastically adding, "This guy is the second Cho Kuk, Cho Kuk Junior."

He said, "The party should treat (Won Jong-geon) with special care," adding, "He is a young talent who perfectly fits the identity of the Democratic Party. It would be perfect to send him out as a set with Jeong Bong-ju. It would be a visual message that the tradition of the Democratic Party is passed down from generation to generation," raising his voice in criticism.

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Asia Economy DB

Jin also criticized the Democratic Party in another post. He said, "Hereditary politician Moon Seok-gyun, real estate speculator Kim Eui-gyeom, attempted kiss Jeong Bong-ju, election interference Hwang Un-ha, retirement reversal Lim Jong-seok, along with various corruption and election interference suspicions, and date violence Won Jong-geon feminist included, this would be a perfect lineup embodying the values of the Democratic Party."

After Won announced his voluntary resignation, Jin posted again, saying, "Perfect. Even at the moment of leaving, he is Cho Kuk's second generation," reiterating his criticism.

Won’s sexual violence allegations surfaced on the 27th when a woman, A, who identified herself as Won’s ex-girlfriend, posted online.

A claimed, "Won continuously treated me, his girlfriend, as a sexual plaything and tormented me with misogyny and gaslighting."

She also posted four photos showing bruises on her lower body and one screenshot of a KakaoTalk conversation, saying, "These photos prove the forced sexual attempt."

As the controversy spread, Won held a press conference at the National Assembly's Press Hall on the 28th, stating, "I will voluntarily return my qualification as a Democratic Party 21st general election recruited talent to the party," and apologized, saying, "A former girlfriend posted content related to me on the internet. The controversy alone has caused trouble to the party. I am sorry for that."

However, Won denied the allegations, saying, "The posts are not true," adding, "Though I had many faults and mistakes in my youth, I did not live recklessly. It is devastating to be labeled as a shameless person."

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